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No curfew for Friday night in the Twin Cities

No curfew for Friday night in the Twin Cities

Minneapolis and St. Paul do not plan to issue curfews for Friday night. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said, however, the city is prepared to change that if looting or vandalism flares up. Also on Friday, prosecutors filed felony charges against 16 people in connection with widespread looting in the Twin Cities this week.
by Matt Sepic and Jon Collins

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When a graphic video can quell unrest but still do harm

When a graphic video can quell unrest but still do harm

As tensions boiled over in Minneapolis, city leaders and journalists wrestled with whether to post graphic footage of a man killing himself. Newsrooms are trained to use extreme caution when reporting on suicide and to refrain from reporting on the details. But this case tested those principles.
by Riham Feshir

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As Trump targets Minnesota, DFLers want to see Biden

As Trump targets Minnesota, DFLers want to see Biden

With Minnesota in the Trump campaign’s focus, Vice President Mike Pence makes another stop in the state. Joe Biden hasn’t come by yet during his presidential run.
by Brian Bakst

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As one family navigates COVID-19, they ask whether it’s safe to disagree during a pandemic

As one family navigates COVID-19, they ask whether it’s safe to disagree during a pandemic

For months, members of the sprawling Hochstetler family disagreed on how seriously to take the coronavirus pandemic. But when four family members — and two close friends — got sick, they had to grapple with a challenging question: Whether it’s safe to agree to disagree in a pandemic.
by Catharine Richert

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Minneapolis under curfew again after businesses looted, vandalized

Minneapolis under curfew again after businesses looted, vandalized

The curfew will run from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Friday. "Let's restore order. Let's restore peace," Mayor Jacob Frey implored residents. "Stay in, stay safe and please help us all bring about peace." St. Paul will also have a curfew in effect for the same duration.
by MPR News Staff

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Art Hounds: Drive-in music videos and other art you can enjoy outdoors

Art Hounds: Drive-in music videos and other art you can enjoy outdoors

Battle of the bands meets drive-in in Olmsted County, paintings inspired by Zoom and music from the sidewalk are among the recommendations from this week’s Art Hounds.
by Emily Bright

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Mpls. mayor imposes curfew, National Guard activated to quell unrest

Mpls. mayor imposes curfew, National Guard activated to quell unrest

Mayor Jacob Frey imposed a curfew effective 9:45 p.m. Wednesday night in downtown after people broke windows to stores and looted some. Police and community leaders tried to tamp down rumors about a police shooting, after a man shot himself.
by Matt Sepic and MPR News Staff

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Summer brings challenges, surprises for small Minnesota resorts

Summer brings challenges, surprises for small Minnesota resorts

The summer vacation season is winding down — and it's been a challenging year for resorts in Minnesota. But some fared better than expected.
by Dan Gunderson

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